I'm the perfect one for you if your PB focuses on teaching children how to navigate this world with kindness, compassion, and sympathy toward themselves OR others via a story.
Examples: Brown is Beautiful, Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, My Block Looks Like
Agents, I'm looking forward to hearing from you! I'm mainly acquiring in: self-help, psychology, family and relationships, sociology, and memoir, and less broadly, in health and wellness; careers and lifestyle; general inspiration; history; and mind/body/spirit. (12/12)
In 2023, I finally started seeing a neurologist for migraines. I also noticed how many women in my life suffer from migraines, too. There aren't enough memoirs and self-help books in this space--in fact, there are almost none. (11/)
20-somethings in the workforce don't have clear goalposts like in college. There's only societal expectation that doesn't always match with personal values. I'd love a book that helps folks create flexible life goals that get them excited for the future (10/)
Back to the Alcove list--setting boundaries can be a tall task for some folks, and in 2023 there was a lot of discussion about if you can set TOO MANY boundaries. People want to know how to do it right. Think SET BOUNDARIES, FIND PEACE (9/)
In history, I'd love to publish unknown stories featuring women, LGBTQIA+ folks, and POC who we haven't heard about before, like HIDDEN FIGURES, THE SIX. I bid on some great ones in 2023 and would love to see more in my inbox in 2024. (7/)
I've been looking for a smart, inclusive book on menopause, too, something that would sit on the same shelf THE MENOPAUSE MANIFESTO but more targeted, honing in one aspect of menopause and/or a book for a specific group (ie early menopause) (5/)
A book about meaningful and equal partnership like FAIR PLAY and EQUAL PARTNERS, but with a unique angle or perspective from the author and inclusive language/approach would be perfect for the Alcove nonfic list. (4/)
I'd love a self-help nonfiction book about looking past personal demons/traumas to find meaningful connection and learn to trust again--esp. for women. I'm love working with psychologists and am interested in the intersection of psychology & neuroscience (3/)
My colleagues at @AlcovePress have been publishing incredible witchy fiction; I'd love to get some commercial witchy nonfiction on my list. Think THE WITCH'S BOOK OF SELF-CARE or something more niche and for a general audience. (2/)
Happy new year! Let's do a 2024 #MSWL , shall we? This year, I'm looking to continue acquiring incredible books that help others live their best lives. My MSWL page (manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/laura-apperson/) has a lot of solid info, but let's get into some specifics! (1/)
Julia McCarthy
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Just finished Legends & Lattes and my heart couldnβt be warmer, so of course cozy fantasy with found family is shooting to the top of my #MSWL for both MG and YA β¨